Community Nursing Registered Nurse

Your Skills. Your Community. Your Impact.
Make a difference where it matters most — with a role that works for you.

Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 p.a. + 12% superannuation + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent full-time or part-time considered
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours: Up to 38 hours per week, with part-time options available
Location: Glen Innes Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ702989

Closing Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Looking for flexibility? We welcome applications from nurses seeking part-time hours, with flexible arrangements considered for the right candidate.

Rewarding nursing. Meaningful connections. A better work-life balance.
 

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for wound management and delivering personalised care? 
Looking for a role where you can build lasting relationships with patients while enjoying a Monday-to-Friday working week?
Join the Community Nursing Team at Glen Innes Health Service and make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of people in your local community.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise beyond the hospital setting, supporting patients to manage their health, maintain their independence and receive quality care in the comfort of their own homes.
With permanent full-time and part-time opportunities considered, this role offers the chance to find a working arrangement that suits your lifestyle while continuing to do the work you love.

About the Opportunity
 

As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients with a range of clinical needs, both within the health service and in their homes.
You’ll work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the broader multidisciplinary team to promote positive health outcomes, prevent avoidable hospital presentations and help people remain well within their community.

Your clinical responsibilities will include:

• Wound management: Assessing, treating and monitoring wounds, with a focus on achieving positive patient outcomes.
• Catheter care: Performing catheter changes and providing ongoing clinical support.
• Palliative care: Delivering compassionate care and supporting patients and their families.
• Medication management: Providing safe medication administration, monitoring and patient education.
• Community-based care: Supporting patients in their homes and within the health service.
• Care coordination: Working with patients, families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, individualised care.
   

You won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have support from the Nurse Unit Manager, experienced nursing colleagues and specialist services, including wound care expertise, education and professional development opportunities.

About You
 

We’re looking for a compassionate, confident and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys building relationships with patients and values the difference community nursing can make.
You’ll bring strong clinical judgement, a proactive approach to care and the ability to work independently while remaining connected to a supportive team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Qualifications or extensive experience in wound management — essential.
• Previous community nursing experience, desirable but not essential.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
• The ability to manage your workload independently and collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

• A genuine passion for supporting people to remain healthy, independent and connected to their local community.

   

Why Join Us?
 

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills and contribution make a meaningful difference every day.
You’ll enjoy:

• 🌿 Work-life balance Enjoy a Monday to Friday community nursing role while making a difference locally.
• 📚 Professional development Access ongoing education, specialist support and opportunities to build your clinical skills.
• 🤝 Supportive team environment Work alongside experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering quality patient care.
• 🏡 Make a difference close to home Build meaningful relationships with patients and support them to receive care within their local community.
• 💰 Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• 🏋️ Fitness Passport – discounted gym options for you and your family
• 🌟 Rural health experience Experience the rewards and opportunities that come with working within a rural health service.
   

Ready to Make a Difference?
Bring your wound management expertise to Glen Innes Health Service and enjoy a rewarding community nursing role with a better work-life balance. Full-time and part-time applications are welcome. Apply today!

Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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